National Youth Leadership Training
(NYLT)

2024 Summer Weeklong Courses:

June 9-15 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
July 7-13 – Camp Sakima, S-F Scout Ranch
July 21-27 – Camp Warren Levis
 (Registration opens early December)

2024 Weekend Course – 

August 9-11 and August 16-18 – Beaumont Scout Reservation
(Both weekends must be attended to successfully complete the course)
 (Registration opens early December)

Why attend NYLT?

Through this week long outdoor training. Scouts grow and improve their leadership skills while following the guidelines of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouts earning the NYLT Shield are better prepared to interact with adult leaders and face the challenges and demands ahead.

To attend NYLT, a Scout must be:

• A current registered member of the BSA
• First Class rank or higher and completed introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops
• 13 years old (National Requirement)
• A current or prospective youth leader approved by the Scoutmaster or Crew Advisor
• Venturers and Sea Scouts are exempt from the first class rank and must fall within the maximum age allowance and minimum age for Venturers.
• Pack & Paddle candidates must be 14 years old by the date of camp and pass the BSA Swim test.

Programs Available:

S-F Camp Sakima and Camp Warren Levis NYLT Program offers Land Based and Pack & Paddle Courses and Youth and Adult Staffing opportunities. Beaumont Scout Reservation offers a Land Based course and Youth and Adult Staffing opportunities.

Pack & Paddle

The Pack & Paddle course is conducted in the S bar F Scout Ranch backcountry and on Nims Lake and at Camp Warren Levis and Levis Lake during the NYLT courses. Attending Scouts and Venturers develop leadership skills, practice low-impact camping, hiking, canoeing, and learn the proper use of a compass for navigation.

All participants must stow food, crew gear, shelter, personal items and any other essential equipment in their packs. It’s important to remember when selecting equipment that this is a physically demanding course.

To attend Pack & Paddle, a candidate must:

• Meet all NYLT requirements
• Be 14 years old by date of summer camp
• Pass the BSA swim test (swim 100 yards using strong strokes)

The Pack & Paddle outpost adventure program follows the NYLT syllabus.

Register for upcoming course HERE. Registration opening early December 2023.

Participant/Parent/Guardian/Unit Leader | Required Documents for 2023

The following forms must be completed and reviewed by a parent or guardian before arriving at NYLT Camp.

• Drug Permission Form - Prescription and OTC
• NYLT Parent Letters are sent 1-2 weeks in advance
• NYLT PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST LAND and PACK AND PADDLE
• Health Form ABC
• Camp Sakima Map

The following form must be completed by the Unit Leader prior to arriving at NYLT Camp:

• Unit Leader Approval Form

A Scout need only attend one of these weeks to successfully complete the NYLT course. A Scout must be at camp for the entire week to complete the program.

Special Diet Requests– Click here to access the form
Allergies and special diets are a common concern of our campers. Our food service-providers are happy to accommodate any diet for, religious, medical or allergy needs; however, a form must be submitted two weeks prior to arrival.

2024 Youth Staff Application | NYLT Adult Staff Application

NYLT staff is a terrific opportunity for graduates of the NYLT program to master their leadership skills while having a ton of fun and building bonds with other Scouts on staff.

Scouts on NYLT Staff are responsible for running the program at their respective weeks. The only requirement to be on NYLT staff is to successfully complete an NYLT course.

All staff members must work at least one week of NYLT this summer and will be required to be there for the full duration. Be sure you check which weeks you can staff and pick one that works for you.

Every Scout applying for staff, whether new or returning, must fill out an application and also complete an interview with the Youth Directors.

Interview Dates for 2024 Program:
Tuesday, December 19th| 1:00pm-8:00pm| Beaumont (Emerson)
Wednesday, December 20th | 2:00pm-8:00pm |Virtual

Link to Register for an Interview Time Slot 

Presentation Sessions: TBD in 2023

2024 Staff Development Dates (staff must attend all dates):

February 16-17, 2024 –Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
March 22-23, 2024 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
April 19-20, 2024 – Emerson Center, Beaumont Scout Reservation
Camp Sakima Work Weekends – May 31st, June 2nd, 2024
Camp Warren Levis Work Weekend – TBD
Beaumont Work Weekend-TBD